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Fiber-Optic Master Plan

The South Bay has the opportunity to create a new and inclusive economy; supporting quality of life through workforce and economic development. By doing so, the South Bay mitigates the risk of what some are calling the “new urban crisis.” Generally, this is seen as a gap between the few who are doing very well and the many who are struggling. The number of wealthy households is increasing while the incomes of middle-class households and college-educated have shrunk. There are plenty of low-wage, low-skill jobs and employers are struggling to find workers with the skills for high-paying jobs. Housing costs have increased with congestion, but the quality of housing stock has not. A few organizations excel with technology, but many struggle with it. These gaps are the results of economic, social, and technological megatrends, which are swamping those communities that are unprepared to get on top of the waves of change.